Mariska was only 3 when her mother passed away so she didn't remember her. She started to investigate her mother's life. The details she found out about her mother is amazing! She was no "dumb blonde" but a very smart and talented woman.
This film is wonderful! Rotten Tomatoes gives it 100% and I would have to agree. I will not give out any information as it has a huge twist. It's a tear jerker. It's on Crave and HBO.
One of the best films I've seen this year!
I've been to Newfoundland and Labrador and yes, there is a town named Dildo. Jimmy Kimmel made a lot of jokes about it and his crew visited in 2019.
My granddaughter told me about Dubai Chocolate. I'd never heard of it. She saw it on TikTok. They went to the Mediterranean last month and found the chocolate in Turkey at a market. They thought it was delicious.
Dubai chocolate is a chocolate bar containing a filling made with kadayif and pistachio. It was created by Emirati Fix Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai. Purdy's Chocolates, Vancouver has it, but it is not the same as the Dubai chocolate they purchased in Turkey.
And then I saw this on Facebook available at Costco:
I bought a bag from Costco and it is delicious!
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I have never been seasick. I've been on some rough cruises. If it gets rough, I stop any alcohol and eat responsibly. Some people do get quite ill. I always have Gravol and bought some wrist bands a few years ago for a long cruise. I've never had to use either, but they are always with me on every cruise. I always book a balcony so I can get fresh air in my room.
Seasickness is hardly fatal, but with symptoms such as nausea, stomach cramps and vomiting, it can certainly feel like it may be -- and it can certainly put a damper on your cruise.
Luckily, cruise lovers have an array of options for seasickness prevention, from medicines and seasickness patches to Sea-Bands and even cabin-booking tricks that can alleviate motion sickness.
When it comes to finding the best prevention method, keep in mind that every person and their response to medication or treatment is unique. Don’t compare yourself to others, as the best remedy for seasickness will be unique to you and your body. Some cruisers find success with a motion sickness patch, while others rely on home remedies like tea.
If you have a propensity to motion sickness or are concerned that you might develop symptoms, read on for a handy breakdown of what causes seasickness and the methods you can use to avoid it with the best seasickness remedies.
Carnival Conquest (Photo: Carnival Cruise Line)
Motion sickness is thought to be caused by the visual disorientation resulting from being on an object in motion (the ship) competing against our body's natural inclination for balance.
Mal de mer, however, is not caused by choppy waters alone. Scientific studies have shown that some folks become seasick by suggestion. They simply convince themselves that being on a ship will make them ill. On the other hand, for those who can forget about it, it's often smooth sailing.
Meanwhile, some people have a genuine proclivity for motion sickness and will undoubtedly suffer more during rough seas.
According to medical professionals, seasickness is more prevalent in children and women (though children under 2 seem to be immune from the ailment). Of equally interesting note, elderly people are less susceptible.
If you’re not prone to seasickness or motion sickness, following some basic tips on how not to get sick on a cruise should ensure you stay healthy while onboard.
Dramamine vs. Bonine (ID: 1899) (Photo: funnyangel/Shutterstock)
Seasickness medicine is easily the most reliable route to keeping the good times rolling on your cruise. You can choose from numerous options, including patches and pills available with prescriptions or over-the-counter medicine.
The Seasickness Patch: One of the Strongest Motion Sickness Remedies
One of the most widely recommended remedies is Transderm Scop, which is a scopolamine nausea patch applied behind the ear at least eight hours before exposure and is effective for up to three days.
Available only by prescription, Transderm Scop is preventive and not a treatment that can also cause possible side effects such as dry mouth, blurry vision, drowsiness and dizziness.
When applying the patch, be sure to clean the area of the skin thoroughly and clean your hands after application. Some substances from the patch may transfer onto your hands and cause more side effects.
If you know you or a family member experience severe motion sickness, bringing a seasickness patch (or several) with you is likely in your best interest. Even if you don’t end up using it, it’s better to have it on hand if things get a little bumpy.
If you’re feeling seasick, a patch may be one of the easiest treatment methods, which is why so many cruisers recommend it.
Other prescription motion sickness remedies are available from a physician, including promethazine and ephedrine, which, when taken together, produce quick results as well as potential side effects such as sleepiness.
Another option is suppositories administered by the ship's physician, which work magic for some people. Please note that if you or your child cannot keep food or water down and other medicines are not working for you, a suppository may be your best option. Suppositories are often the best remedy for seasickness if you can’t keep anything down.
Over-the-counter medications like Dramamine, Meclizine (also known as Bonine) or diphenhydramine (commonly called Benadryl) can also help prevent or alleviate seasickness. On some ships, these are dispensed freely or are sold in the sundries shop.
Remember that the most common side effect of taking Bonine and Benadryl is drowsiness, and alcohol will exacerbate this. Both medicines are available in smaller doses for children,though you should speak to a pediatrician before administering either to your kids. (Learn the differences between Dramamine and Bonine in the US and Gravol in Canada.
Cabin on National Geographic Gemini (Photo: Lindblad Expeditions)
If you don't prefer taking medication, there are plenty of other options if the numerous Cruise Critic boards' threads on seasickness remedies are any indication. From Sea-Bands that help with vertigo sensations to strategic cabin booking, multiple options are available.
Some cruisers swear that applying a Sea-Band wristband the minute you embark can ward off unwelcome motion sickness. The easy-to-wear, acupressure-inspired product has a plastic bead that presses against the Nei-Kuan pressure point located on the palm side of the wrist.
Users say that it eases nausea and vomiting without any side effects. It comes in both adult and child sizes and can be used by pregnant women. Sea-Bands are available without a prescription at major drug stores or on Amazon.
Passengers enjoying the sunset on Quantum of the Seas North Star (Photo: Tiana Templeman)
To acclimate to shipboard life, you should spend as much time as possible out on deck once you’ve boarded, using the horizon as a point to maintain your equilibrium.
Booking an outside cabin in the middle of the ship -- the natural balance point -- is another option. Having a window in your cabin will also give you a consistent view of the horizon point, which can help in avoiding seasickness (unless you find yourself in stormy waters with sea spume splashing against your window).
Booking a room with a window works well for many cruisers who experience seasickness. The body is able to regulate itself, and it may mean you won’t need to use prescription medication such as a motion sickness patch.
Some cruisers find that booking a room with a balcony helps them prevent seasickness. Maybe it’s the fresh sea salt air or the fact you can see the horizon, but some cruisers find success in getting much-needed fresh air to remain healthy.
Other cruisers faithfully promote the benefits of ginger, which studies have found alleviates nausea associated with motion sickness. The root can be taken in various forms, including powder, tea, pill and candy.
Some swear that eating green apples helps with nausea, and some ships offer plates of green apples and crackers on their room service menus.
There’s no proven effectiveness to these natural remedies, but some cruisers swear by eating ginger, green apples or crackers and tout them as the best seasickness remedies.
Carlos Martinez and Joel Vazquez relax with drinks on the Magic Carpet on Celebrity Edge. (Photo: Naima Green/AIPP)
Knowing how to prevent seasickness isn’t limited to pills, gadgets and natural remedies like ginger. A little pre-cruise homework can go a long way in keeping seasickness at bay.
It's not a bad idea to take only port-intensive cruises with fewer days on the open seas if you’re prone to motion sickness or worried you might be. You should also avoid itineraries where the ocean is bound to be rough, such as North Atlantic crossings or the Caribbean during hurricane season.
Another wise option is to pick large, modern ships -- not a difficult proposition with the industry trending toward larger ships. Relatively new mega-ship that weigh 100,000 tons or more have stabilizers which are used when needed to provide the smoothest ride possible.
Come prepared if you know you or a family member is prone to seasickness. Be sure to bring all the essentials in your medical kit. There’s no guarantee that items or over-the-counter medication will be available onboard. If you or a family member experience extreme illness due to motion sickness, contact the medical staff onboard your ship to find a safe solution.
I am going abroad for a short time. We are going to Iceland and Iceland has an active volcano. With the problems in the middle east, you never know when something may happen. I am Canadian and always register with www.travel.gc.ca
Here is some good information:
Change your voicemail on your phone to a message that gives your approximate location, the time, the date, your situation (lost, out of gas, car broken down, injured, etc.) and any special instructions such as you are staying with your car, you are walking toward a town, etc. You can't change your voice mail if you have no cellular signal, but watch for a signal and do it asap. The best part of this is that even if your mobile phone dies or stops working voicemail still works so anyone calling your phone looking for you will hear the message and know where to find you or where to send help!
I always have a battery pack/power bank/portable charger with me. They are now lighter and stronger. The mini one I carry in my purse only charges my phone to 80% but it's very small and light. There are other battery packs that can power up everything from your watch to your laptop. I always have one in my car and when I travel in my carry on. They have come in very handy!
I found this article and thought it was well worth sharing. I agree with everything they say! It's from Cruise Critic, a website I use often. If you haven't seen it, they have a community site that includes posts on every cruise line, bulletin boards with questions and answers and they also arrange roll calls so you can meet others on your upcoming cruise. You can chat with them before you leave. We've met many nice cruisers through this site: www.cruisecritic.com
Sitting down to pick the right cruise for your next vacation is like going to a speed-dating event. You can't take all day getting to know someone, but you need to figure out whether your personalities match. In cruise parlance, that translates to the fact there are tons of lines from which to choose -- but who's got the time to winnow out the mismatches?
While cruise lines try to persuade travelers they can offer an all-things-to-all-people onboard experience, we're increasingly seeing them carve out distinctive lifestyle niches. Still, picking the perfect ship -- like choosing the perfect love match -- is tricky. Even the same line can offer different experiences based on the age and size of a ship and the destination and time of year you're sailing.
Which line best matches your personality? Here's a cheat sheet to get you started. We recommend reading reviews, asking questions on Cruise Critic message boards and chatting with knowledgeable travel agents to further narrow down the choices.
La Mer on Sky Princess (Photo: Princess Cruises
Nothing says romance like a sunset sailaway ... complete with billowing sails. Windstar's three intimate motor-sail-yachts offer luxurious touches (like L'Occitane toiletries and high thread-count bedding, personal service and fine dining) and port-intensive itineraries in honeymoon-worthy destinations in the Caribbean and French Polynesia. Its three regular yachts (no sails) offer spacious suite accommodations for all and sail around the globe to places like Europe, Asia and the Panama Canal.
The line's namesake ship sails in the idyllic South Pacific year-round. Paul Gauguin is a favorite for romantic getaways, honeymoons and anniversary celebrations, perhaps due to itineraries stopping in remote islands and offering plenty of time to splash about in bathing suits or lie in the tropical sun.
The cruise line that owned the original Love Boat still clings to the notion that cruising is the ultimate in romance. While midsized and large ships might not be your idea of intimacy, Princess turns on the charm with alfresco balcony dinners for two, adults-only sun decks with spa-like atmospheres and several alternative dining venues perfect for date night.
Best Cruises for Seniors (Photo: Norwegian Cruise Line)
Holland America's midsize ships appeal to mature travelers with their cruise traditions (daily afternoon tea, set-seating dining), comfortable cabins and focus on enrichment with cooking and technology classes. In addition, its wide range of itineraries -- from family-friendly one-week sailings to weeks-long exotic journeys and world cruises -- appeal to retirees looking for multigenerational trips or long vacations to new places.
Another great line for classic cruising, Cunard offers the only regular season of transatlantic crossings on its flagship Queen Mary 2, evoking the days of the great ocean liners. Onboard, you will be dressing up for formal dinners and ballroom dance parties, attending performances of well-regarded plays or jazz concerts, sipping Darjeeling and nibbling scones at afternoon tea, or playing lawn bowls on deck.
Disney Fantasy
It's no surprise that Disney leads the pack for introducing the little ones to cruising. Its ships offer nurseries for babes as young as six months, themed play spaces for preschoolers and school-age kids, plenty of Disney character interaction (including dress-up princess teas and pirate parties), and cabins that cater to families with split baths (with tubs), extra berths, a room-dividing curtain and childproof balcony locks.
With toddler play spaces and nurseries with babysitting on most of its ships, Royal Caribbean continues to solidify its reputation as one of the better family bets. The line has always been a leader with innovative kid programming and expansive youth facilities. Family-friendly activities, from water splash areas to carousels, mean that little ones and their parents can enjoy spending time together onboard, as well.
A kids' program that starts at age 2 with dedicated time for parents to play with infants, onboard water slides and aqua parks, and plenty of free, kid-appealing food options also makes Carnival a standout in the family department. Add in some of the largest standard cabins in the industry (plus family-specific staterooms), the interactive "Hasbro, the Game Show," Seuss at Sea programming featuring a character breakfast, lots of homeport sailings and affordable cruise fares, and the family vacation has just found a new destination.
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The line's tricked-out mega-ships are a hit with tweens and teens, offering everything from rock-climbing walls and onboard surfing to DJ classes, zip lines, high-energy shows and late-night free pizza. Royal Caribbean's teen clubs feature the latest in video games plus disco and lounge space.
Older kids will appreciate Norwegian's freestyle approach -- no set dining times or eating with strangers, no strict dress code (jeans are always acceptable) and plenty of choice for entertainment and food. Teen clubs offer gaming stations, exclusive parties, teen outings to see the comedy show onboard and late-night snacks. Plus, onboard facilities like video arcades, water parks, outdoor sports courts and cool musical venues and shows mean no one ever complains of being bored.
The cruise line offers separate cool clubs for tween and teens. Look for ships with outdoor movie screens, water parks with water slides and soaker areas, ropes courses and mini-golf for all-day fun.
Team workout on WOD of the Waves (Photo: Ashley Kosciolek/Cruise Critic)
Boxing? Check. Ice skating? Got it. Surfing, rock climbing, basketball, jogging track and huge gyms with cardio machines, free weights and weight machines, and class space for Pilates, cycling and aerobics? It's all there. Add in active shore tours (kayaking, hiking and more) and plenty of space for dancing the night away, and you've got a fitness-lover's dream cruise.
First it was onboard bowling in a funky disco setting. Then it was a rock-climbing and rappelling wall and a two-story climbing cage. Now new ships are debuting ropes courses and group classes in TRX suspension training, Flywheel indoor cycling, bootcamp, Fight Klub and Zumba. Large gyms, sports courts and large-screen Wii tournaments round out the line's active offerings.
Carnival Imagination (Photo: Carnival Cruise Line)
The Fun Ship line has always been king of the budget cruise offerings. A variety of short itineraries, frequent promotions and plenty of close-to-home sailings allow you to get a vacation at sea for less. Plus, the line is committed to making onboard amenities accessible to all, and many of its new entertainment and dining options are included in the fare (unlike on other lines, where every new feature seems to come with an extra fee).
Some of the lowest cruise fares we've ever seen have been on shoulder-season, weeklong Norwegian cruises. Eagle-eyed deal spotters with flexible schedules can save a buck or two sailing with this line, if you plan to stick to what's included in your cruise fare. In addition to the off season, look at short sailings and repositioning cruises for the best value. Just be sure to avoid all the for-fee dining options once onboard, or you might be tempted to blow your savings.
Pay attention, North Americans. MSC Cruises is making an effort to reach out to the U.S. market, positioning Divina and Seaside in Miami and tweaking its European product for Yankee vacationers. To lure new-to-MSC cruisers aboard, the line often offers low fares (including inside cabins starting at $55 to $80 per person, per night).
Seven Seas Explorer Dining
This luxury line might be the most inclusive line out there. Its fares are astronomical, but they include airfare, nearly all shore excursions, gratuities, onboard alcohol and soft drinks, fine dining in main and specialty restaurants, attentive service and accommodations in suites (either with windows or balconies). If you want to splurge, you cannot go wrong with Regent.
Seabourn's fleet of modern ships, which carry 450 to 600 passengers, are havens of luxury. Relax in a suite tricked out with marble bathrooms, high-end sound systems and upscale bedding; enjoy complimentary drinks, course-by-course in-cabin dining; and generally let the attentive staff cater to your every whim.
If you want an exclusive experience on a large, mainstream ship, splurge on a suite in Norwegian's Haven. Depending on which ship you pick, The Haven will feature a communal area only for top suite residents with a private pool, sun deck, fitness center, restaurant and/or lounge. You can choose from an array of spacious suites, all with butler and concierge service, but still enjoy Norwegian's big-ship amenities -- multiple dining venues, a plethora of watering holes and plenty of top-notch entertainment.
Sushi Onboard Celebrity (Photo: Celebrity Cruise Line)
Celebrity is all over the specialty dining scene, devoting tons of square footage on its ships to a variety of onboard restaurants. Choices range from upscale Tuscan steakhouse cuisine to an exclusive venue serving spa cuisine and a whimsical venue specializing in out-of-the-box international comfort food. Add in a grill-your-own-meat/bake-your-own-pizza eatery, delectable gelato and an alfresco soup and sandwich venue, and you might forget to stop at the cruise ship staple main dining room or buffet.
You can't go wrong when Jacques Pepin is overseeing your onboard restaurants. All of Oceania's ships have superb cuisine in both main and specialty venues, but its newest and biggest ships have a wide array of dining venues. Go for fee-free Asian, Italian, steak and continental cuisine, or for a splurge, pony up for an exclusive dining event that pairs seven courses with an equal number of fine wines.
Crystal doesn't go overboard with restaurants, but what it does, it does well. It partners with celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa to offer a sushi bar and pan-Asian cuisine in its Umi Uma restaurant. It also gets rave reviews for Northern Italian cuisine in its other specialty venue, Prego. But the regular dining options also shine, and poolside buffets and afternoon tea are always special treats.
Insights Programme Lecture in Illuminations (Photo: Cunard Cruise Line)
With sea day-filled ocean crossings and other sailings, Cunard is experienced in finding top-notch enrichment programs to fill passengers' days. Its Cunard Insights speaker series and Cunard Book Club literary discussions are offered on all three ships, while flagship Queen Mary 2 offers even more programs. Embrace your inner thespian with Royal Academy of Dramatic Art acting workshops, and gaze skyward with members of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Crystal made onboard enrichment a priority before other lines decided "edu-tainment" was cool. Its Creative Learning Institute offers computer skills training, bridge classes, golf instruction and art workshops, as well as cooking demos and music lessons. Guest lecturers are always on hand to speak about region-specific topics, as well as popular interests such as political science, current affairs, food and wine, astronomy, and art and antiques. Theme sailings, such as the Crystal on Broadway cruises, bring in big names to speak or perform.
Oceania's options aren't diverse, but what it does, it does well. Hands-on cooking classes, demos and lectures on culinary topics all take place in the high-end Culinary Center on Marina and Riviera, while onshore, Culinary Discovery Tours take foodies on visits to artisan cheese-makers, chocolatiers, vineyards or fish markets. Budding artists can find their happy place in the Artist Loft, where artists-in-residence give instruction in watercolors, needlepoint, and arts and crafts.
Norwegian Escape Activity/Entertainment
Norwegian ships have an array of bars and lounges, from the bordello-meets-bowling-themed Bliss Ultra Lounge to Getaway's Sugarcane Mojito Bar and other specialty venues focusing on beer, whiskey, cocktails or Champagne. Norwegian's signature White Hot and Glow Parties (they vary depending on what ship class you are on) are the hottest dance parties aboard, where cruisers come dressed in white and the entertainment staff, bedecked with angel wings or layered in neon, keep the fun going with group dancing and on some ships, a mesmerizing video screen. We've also heard some mighty impressive karaoke on these ships.
It's no shock that the Fun Ships are ideal for night owls. Carnival's piano bars just might be the happeningest in cruising (true night owls know the songs get raunchier after midnight), and karaoke is offered nightly. You're never far from a bar or dance club, and the casino is often in the heart of the action. Late-night 18-plus comedy has always been a staple event at the line's Punchliner Comedy Clubs.
When you're cruising the European way, be sure to adjust to European bedtime, when even the smallest children are found in the nightclub around 10 p.m. That's the vibe on MSC, even on its U.S.-geared ships. Piano bars, sports bars, lounges with wine-blending classes and hangouts with international beer -- it's all there. What keeps the nightlife lively isn't only the atmosphere, it’s the clientele; MSC passengers typically keep the party going until the wee hours of the morning.
Norwegian Encore's Performance of Kinky Boots (Photo: Norwegian Cruises)
Disney knows the entertainment biz better than anyone, and that shows in its cruise line offerings as well. Its onboard stage shows mix original productions with live versions of hit movies like "Frozen" and "Tangled," but all feature catchy tunes, creative props and costumes, and favorite Disney characters. Its best known event is its once-a-cruise pirate-themed deck party, which combines an interactive musical show with dance parties and at-sea fireworks.
This line loves to the push the boundaries of onboard entertainment options. It's the only line to offer ice-skating shows and water-based acrobatic shows. Plus, it was the first to bring Broadway to the high seas with condensed versions of "Mamma Mia," "Hairspray" and "Saturday Night Fever." It utilizes every square inch of space onboard to keep the fun going, with toe-tapping parades along its indoor Promenade shopping and dining district and aerial performances in the atriums of its Vision-class ships.
Norwegian is RCI's competitor when it comes to innovative entertainment options. The line has also introduced Broadway-quality shows including "After Midnight" and "Million Dollar Quartet." Add to that a production featuring the cult hits of "16 Candles" director John Hughes, the unique Cirque Dreams and Dinner Show (part acrobatic show, part alternative dining venue), jazz and blues clubs, celebrity musician impersonators, dueling pianists and comedians, and it's hard not to be entertained.
Cozy Old Street in Trastevere in Rome, Italy (Photo: Catarina Belova/Shutterstock)
Azamara's catch phrase is "destination immersion," and its fleet of three small ships achieves this in several ways. Itineraries include less-touristed ports and cruise regions, and often feature late-night stays and overnights in port. Plus, nearly every cruise includes an "AzAmazing Evening," a complimentary shoreside event that presents the local culture in an intimate or exclusive setting. When possible, Azamara also tries to schedule its cruises around major destination events, such as Carnaval in Rio or the Grand Prix in Monaco.
One of Celebrity's goals is to offer sailings to every continent, including Antarctica, with more overnight calls and more small-group excursions. (Clearly, it's following in sister Azamara's footsteps.) A Destination Concierge is on every ship; these port experts assist passengers in making the most of their time ashore, even going as far as creating individual excursions tailormade to your touring desires. Several expedition ships cater to cruisers looking to explore the Galapagos.
Join a home visit in Stavanger, Norway, or a full-day walking tour in Rome. At least one shore excursion is included in each port on all Viking's itineraries. Plus, itineraries tend to be port intensive, so expect to visit a new city nearly every day of your cruise. If you're not impressed by a morning exploring the city, opt to pay for one of the line's more custom shore tours like a helicopter ride or a journey through Nice in the footsteps of Henri Matisse. Want to arrange a private car ride in port? There's a way to do that, too.
Wind Spirit's Sports Platform (Photo: StevenArtPhoto)
Water-lovers have two reasons to love Windstar. First, the line's yachts have plenty of open deck space, including alfresco dining options, for getting that sea-wind-in-your-hair feel. Second, the ships offer complimentary water sports from a built-in onboard marina. You can borrow kayaks, windsurf boards, small sailboats and inflatable boats and mats. Passengers have access to free snorkel equipment, and water skiing is offered by the ship's staff. Select itineraries feature beach party days, as well.
Paul Gauguin's namesake ship sails in the South Pacific, an ideal place for savoring water-based activities and scenic island views from the sea. The ship has a retractable aft marina used for complimentary water sports, such as kayaking, windsurfing and water skiing. The ship also lends out snorkel equipment, but it can't be used from the onboard marina, and offers a scuba program with both recreational dives and certification classes. Water-lovers will also enjoy beach days on a little island in Bora Bora and Motu Mahana, a tiny island off Taha'a complete with a floating bar offshore.
Another big-name luxury line with a water sports platform is Seabourn. Its marina is stocked with all the toys: banana boats, kayaks, pedal boats, water skis, windsurf boards and the "doughnut," an inner tube in which you sit while being pulled along by a speedboat. If you're excited about taking advantage of this option, choose your itinerary wisely -- cooler weather sailings and busy ports are not conducive to marina use.
Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam Lido Pool (Photo: Cruise Critic)
Norwegian's much acclaimed Studio cabins proved to the world that solo travelers aren't always overlooked. Norwegian Epic offers the line's largest studio offering with 128 single cabins measuring 100 square feet with a corridor-facing window, mood lighting and access to a shared social space with large-screen TVs, coffee-making facilities and a bartender. You'll find 82 studio rooms on Escape, with an area that includes a lounge bar and social space. Getaway has 59 studio cabins, with access to a two-deck lounge, complete with a 50-inch TV and a self-service wine bar, as well as a tea and coffee machine.
Even before dedicated cabins, solo cruisers were choosing Holland for its social atmosphere and a ton of independent travelers sail the line every year. HAL's Single Partners Program is designed for single cruisers with meetups, activities and events geared just toward solos. On longer itineraries, social hosts serve as greeters and dance partners for women. A few ships even off solo cabins without a single supplement. If you're sailing a ship without a solo cabin, the program can arrange for you to share your room with another same-sex single to save you money.
A popular cruise line for solo travelers, Crystal entices lone travelers with its wide range of onboard activities, singles get-togethers, gentleman hosts and low solo supplements. The line even matches solo travelers for group meals at the specialty dining venues. The onboard atmosphere is communal and social, so no passenger needs to feel lonely.
